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Difference Between Armada Declivity 108 TI and Armada Declivity 108 X??

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Y_Guy
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I'm looking to get into the freeride comp scene this year so I'm tryna pick up a ski that won't completely break the bank as I'm in college rn.

So what's the difference? I know they are different lengths and armada says they're more targeted towards a modern freeride comp skier, but is it worth the price difference? It would be like $400 less to get a pair of last years declivity 108 TI's.

Also looking at Vishnu Tanks, but I'm not super sure how well they're gonna ski at a big mountain level since barely anyone has skied them. Additonally, I would welcome any other recommendations for a freeride comp ski.
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-eREKTion-
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From what I’ve seen and heard, the 108X is a pretty badass freeride ski. Longer sidecut radius and a few hundred grams heavier which is pretty important for freeride.
8 months ago
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turntable
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looks really sick.
8 months ago
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turntable
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@.nasty could you help out here to explain the difference. I only have the old one, and the best way to describe it is that the vibration dampening so good you can get going very fast w/o realizing it until u have to slow down. The old one conforms to the terrain very nicely.

**This post was edited on Aug 28th 2024 at 1:09:21am
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powpatrol
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it’s not just a name change ??
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Y_Guy
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scratchskier321@.nasty could you help out here to explain the difference. I only have the old one, and the best way to describe it is that the vibration dampening so good you can get going very fast w/o realizing it until u have to slow down. The old one conforms to the terrain very nicely.

**This post was edited on Aug 28th 2024 at 1:09:21am


Just to clarify, you're saying the old one has the crazy vibration dampening or the x has the crazy vibration dampening?
8 months ago
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turntable
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Y_GuyJust to clarify, you're saying the old one has the crazy vibration dampening or the x has the crazy vibration dampening?


the old
8 months ago
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johnblaze
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I have the older 0 ti. and they are awesome. You want that titanal layer for sure.
8 months ago
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Chunderface
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still have no idea what the difference is
7 months ago
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zahava
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Chunderfacestill have no idea what the difference is


108 ti = caruba core with atb
108 x = poplar core with atb-x

Basically switch to a heavier core required less metal.
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Simkiwinki
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Rossignol sender Squad can be found for cheap and has a more forward mountpoint (mounted mine at -5)

If you like a more traditional mountpoint you could also look for the Blizzard Bodacious.

The Black Crows Anima could also be an option.
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